Public bug reported:
After logging into Ubuntu 26.04, the Applications Grid ("Show Applications") is
occasionally completely empty. The issue occurs intermittently, approximately 1
out of every 6 logins.
The search function in the overview continues to work correctly: typing the
name of an application immediately finds and launches it. Only the applications
grid is empty.
Environment:
* Ubuntu 26.04
* GNOME Shell 50.1
* Wayland session
* Ubuntu Dock extension version 105 (default Ubuntu installation)
* No third-party GNOME Shell extensions enabled (only the default Ubuntu
extensions)
Steps to reproduce:
the issue is intermittent and occurs during session startup.
1. Boot the system.
2. Log into the GNOME Wayland session.
3. Open **Show Applications**.
Approximately one login out of six, the applications grid is completely
empty.
Expected result:
The Applications Grid should display all installed applications.
Actual result:
* The Applications Grid is completely empty.
* The overview opens normally.
* The search entry works correctly.
* Searching for installed applications immediately finds them.
* Applications can still be launched from search.
* Logging out and logging back in usually resolves the problem.
Additional observations:
The problem does not appear to be related to the applications database because
installed applications remain searchable and can be launched normally.
Disabling the Ubuntu Dock extension while the issue is present does not restore
the applications grid.
Diagnostic information:
The failing session produces hundreds of messages similar to:
'st_widget_get_theme_node called on the widget ... which is not in the
stage'
When the issue is present:
journalctl --user -b | grep "st_widget_get_theme_node" | wc -l
224
When the session starts correctly:
journalctl --user -b | grep "st_widget_get_theme_node" | wc -l
0
Many of these messages refer to Show Applications / Dash / Ubuntu Dock widgets.
No JavaScript exceptions (JS ERROR, TypeError, ReferenceError) are reported in
the journal.
Notes:
The symptoms suggest that the application model is correctly initialized
(search works normally), while the graphical Applications Grid is not properly
attached or populated during session startup.
The intermittent nature of the issue (approximately one login out of six)
suggests a possible startup timing or initialization problem.
ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 26.04
Package: gnome-shell 50.1-0ubuntu1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 7.0.0-27.27-generic 7.0.6
Uname: Linux 7.0.0-27-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.34.0-0ubuntu2
Architecture: amd64
CasperMD5CheckResult: pass
CurrentDesktop: ubuntu:GNOME
Date: Mon Jul 6 20:38:53 2026
DisplayManager: gdm3
InstallationDate: Installed on 2026-06-25 (11 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" - Release amd64 (20260423.1)
ProcEnviron:
LANG=it_IT.UTF-8
PATH=(custom, no user)
SHELL=/bin/bash
TERM=xterm-256color
XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=<set>
RelatedPackageVersions: mutter-common 50.1-0ubuntu2.2
SourcePackage: gnome-shell
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
** Affects: gnome-shell (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Tags: amd64 apport-bug resolute wayland-session
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Title:
Intermittent empty Applications Grid on login (GNOME Shell 50.1,
Ubuntu 26.04, Wayland)
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